Self-Paced Learning Finance and Control Management

Fundamentals of Accounting

Master the essential concepts and core financial statements.

About the Program Faculty Why this program? Application Contacts

Excellence in Education at Your Pace

Master accounting through foundational methodologies and strategic planning in a fully asynchronous course that allows you to learn flexibly and turn ideas into success.

duration

15 hours

language

Portuguese

investment

450€

Mode of study

Online

In this program, you will:

Grasp key accounting concepts and apply them effectively in a corporate context.
Understand the structure and primary components of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
Learn the connections between these essential financial statements.
Familiarize yourself with concepts like Depreciation, Impairments, EBITDA, Opex, and Capex.

Who is it for?

This course is designed for professionals in—or aspiring to—management roles who need a solid foundation in essential accounting principles.

What’s Included

The program is delivered in video format (100% asynchronous), complemented by practical exercises, enabling you to apply what you’ve learned to your specific context and maximize the benefits of the lessons.

Video Lessons
Short, easily digestible videos recorded at Porto Business School, designed for convenient viewing.
Practical Exercise
Small, actionable tasks to reinforce learning and tailor it to your professional reality.
Bibliography
Each topic is enriched with carefully curated readings selected by our faculty. Explore practical examples and deepen your understanding of the subject matter.
Certification
Upon successfully completing the practical exercises, Porto Business School will issue a certificate recognizing your achievement.
Always Available
Enjoy automatic enrollment and immediate access to the program—24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
16-Week Access
With an extended course license, you can fully manage your time and learn at your own pace, ensuring maximum flexibility.

Renata Blanc

Program director

The course is led by the Director of the International MBA at Porto Business School and a lecturer at both Porto Business School and FEP. With expertise in Problem Solving and Decision Making, Accounting, Management Control, and Entrepreneurship, the instructor brings a wealth of practical and academic knowledge.

Why choose this program?

This program aims to provide participants with the core knowledge of financial accounting. By combining theoretical content with practical challenges, participants will gain the skills to read and interpret the main line items in a company’s financial statements and understand the associated concepts.

The course is divided into eight modules:

Each building a comprehensive understanding of financial accounting

Module 1: Accounting – Concepts, Users, and Standards
Module 2: A Company’s Assets and Liabilities
Module 3: The Asset Side
Module 4: The Liability Side
Module 5: Equity
Module 6: Financial Position Statement
Module 7: Income Statement
Module 8: Cash Flow Statement

Ready to Begin Your Journey?

Here’s how to access the course on our application portal:

1.
Log in or create your account.
2.
Select “Apply to a Program” and choose the “Self-Paced” option.
3.
Select Fundamentals of Accounting from our self-paced offerings.
4.
Fill in the details to include on your certificate.
5.
Complete your payment.
6.
You will receive an email with all the information needed to start your classes.